Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction
Order Date: 10 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: W.P.A. 19504 of 2026 filed by Badal Jana against the State of West Bengal & others.
- Petitioner alleges that a private respondent was granted an electricity connection for a submersible pump within the prohibited 200‑meter distance from the petitioner's existing pump.
- Representation by the petitioner was submitted to WBSEDCL on 25 June 2026 (Annexure P‑4).
- Private respondent contends the pump is not for agricultural use and that distance norms were complied with.
- WBSEDCL (respondent no.6) indicated no specific instructions were available on the matter.
- The court noted that keeping the writ petition pending would not serve a fruitful purpose.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of without addressing the merits.
- The D.E. and the Station Manager, Egra Customer Care Centre, WBSEDCL (respondent no.5) are directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 25 June 2026 as expeditiously as possible, preferably within eight weeks from the date of this order, and to pass a reasoned order within that period.
- The reasoned order must be communicated to the parties within one week of its passing.
- No costs are awarded; the petition is dismissed.
- As affidavits were not invited, the allegations in the petition are deemed not admitted.
- An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be supplied to parties upon compliance with requisite formalities.
Topics: Court Order, Electricity Distribution, Submersible Pump Regulation